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Official title Multimodal Physical Exercise Program (Physical Exercise for Psychosis) for People With Psychosis Treated With Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07360665
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- People with psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, often experience significant difficulties in daily functioning, physical health, and quality of life. Long-acting injectable antipsychotics are an important part of treatment, but they can be associated with metabolic side effects and reduced physical fitness.
- Time commitment: about 24 weeks
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age 18 years or older;
- Clinical diagnosis of psychosis;
- Currently undergoing treatment with long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs);
- Follow-up at the Antipsychotic Clinic of ULSTMAD;
- Certificate of autonomy issued by the treating psychiatrist, confirming the participant's capacity to engage in the study procedures;
You likely can't join if
- Attendance below 85% of the supervised exercise sessions (experimental group);
- Failure to complete the four main assessment time points;
- Withdrawal or lack of informed consent at any stage of the study;
- Not prescribed long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs);
- Not affiliated with or followed at the Antipsychotic Clinic of ULSTMAD.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 18 years or older;
- Clinical diagnosis of psychosis;
- Currently undergoing treatment with long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs);
- Follow-up at the Antipsychotic Clinic of ULSTMAD;
- Certificate of autonomy issued by the treating psychiatrist, confirming the participant's capacity to engage in the study procedures;
- Ability to provide written informed consent, either personally or through a legal representative;
- (Experimental group only) Residence within a reasonable distance from the physical exercise intervention site to allow attendance at supervised sessions.
- Attendance below 85% of the supervised exercise sessions (experimental group);
- Failure to complete the four main assessment time points;
- Withdrawal or lack of informed consent at any stage of the study;
- Not prescribed long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs);
- Not affiliated with or followed at the Antipsychotic Clinic of ULSTMAD.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Vila Real, Portugal
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 24 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Vila Real, Portugal. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.